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Brooklyn startup addresses gun violence with climate jobs

GreenBiz

BlocPower’s Civilian Climate Corps program provides training and job opportunities to New Yorkers in neighborhoods impacted by gun violence, while helping NYC tackle its largest source of GHG emissions: buildings.

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Bowen slams Morrison and Taylor for hiding extent of Snowy 2.0 delays

Renew Economy

Delays in the government-funded Snowy 2.0 could have big impact on timing of coal plant closures and shape of energy policy. The post Bowen slams Morrison and Taylor for hiding extent of Snowy 2.0 delays appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renewable energy projects power up in tribal nations

GreenBiz

Dozens of tribes are investing in solar, wind and hydro projects, building toward a more sustainable future.

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Slow 2050 net-zero scenarios not worth the paper they’re written on, say economists

Renew Economy

Leading economists blow a hole through the main tool used to produce the slow net-zero scenarios embraced by climate policymakers. The post Slow 2050 net-zero scenarios not worth the paper they’re written on, say economists appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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USDA lacks policy alignment for true food systems transformation

GreenBiz

The United States Department of Agriculture is making a few small steps into sustainable agriculture but it still has many threads to unwind.

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Hot, humid, dusty and …. boring: Building solar farms in the outback is not piles of fun

Renew Economy

Heat, humidity, dust, swarms of flies and monotonous work. Building a solar farm in the outback is not quite what they say in the brochure. The post Hot, humid, dusty and … boring: Building solar farms in the outback is not piles of fun appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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KeyBank Feeds 200 Families at KeyBus Kickoff Event in Buffalo

3BL Media

SOURCE: KeyBank. DESCRIPTION: Following the recent mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, KeyBank Corporate Responsibility Officer Chiwuike Owunwanne knew something had to be done to help the nearby neighborhood recover. The supermarket where the shooting happened is closed for the foreseeable future leaving the area without a place to get fresh food. Owunwanne acted quickly to help the neighborhood.

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A trillion reasons to transition off fossil fuels

Corporate Knights

Private investors in rich countries stand to lose more than a trillion dollars on stranded fossil fuel assets as climate policies slash their value, giving them a powerful interest in the transition off carbon, according to new research published in the journal Nature Climate Change. Led by economist Gregor Semieniuk of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, researchers found that assets worth US$1.4 trillion in the oil and gas sector would lose their value globally.

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Macquarie’s Corio unveils plans for Australia’s biggest offshore wind farm

Renew Economy

Macquarie offshoot Corio unveils plans for the biggest offshore wind project to date in Australia. The post Macquarie’s Corio unveils plans for Australia’s biggest offshore wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Kimberly-Clark's UK Manufacturing Facilities Achieve 1 Million Injury-Free Hours

3BL Media

SOURCE: Kimberly-Clark Corporation. DESCRIPTION: Safety is an inherent part of Kimberly-Clark’s caring value , and the company is proud to announce that its Flint and Coleshill manufacturing facilities in Wales have achieved more than 1 million hours without a single reportable injury. The facilities reached this safety milestone by engaging and empowering every employee across all levels to look out for each other and ensure everyone goes home the same way they arrived.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Queensland starts search for new pumped hydro, seeks 7GW of storage

Renew Economy

Queensland starts search for new pumped hydro site as part of plans to seek 7GW of capacity in the state to support switch to renewables. The post Queensland starts search for new pumped hydro, seeks 7GW of storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Åsa Norrie: “Everything Is Possible”

3BL Media

SOURCE: Principal Financial Group. DESCRIPTION: When Åsa Norrie was named regional CEO for the Principal ® Global Investors European money management business in June 2021, she took stock of the challenges. Unlike counterparts in the United States, Norrie’s team worked across 11 languages with investors in 16 countries, each with its own regulatory framework—think 16 different federal treasury departments, for example.

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Loy Yang A unit outage to extend beyond winter as Corbett departs AGL

Renew Economy

AGL loses yet another senior leader as it announces Loy Yang A unit outage could last all of winter. The post Loy Yang A unit outage to extend beyond winter as Corbett departs AGL appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Qualcomm Unveils Next Generation Powerline Communication Device To Support Expanding Industry Need for Vehicle to Charging Station Smart-Grid Communications

3BL Media

Next Generation Powerline Communication Device Supports Global Efforts Towards E-Mobility and a Net-Zero Emissions Society. SOURCE: Qualcomm. SUMMARY: Highlights: Supports advanced bidirectional communication in smart grid applications to help manage and balance energy flow between electric vehicles and the grid. Qualcomm Technologies is working with virtually all global, leading automakers and their supply base in support of the Combined Charging Systems international standard for charging elec

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Forgotten fuel: Australia’s failure on energy efficiency is a global embarrassment

Renew Economy

In Europe, the mantra is "energy efficiency first" and the IEA calls energy efficiency the "first fuel." In Australia, it is the "forgotten fuel" – to our great cost. The post Forgotten fuel: Australia’s failure on energy efficiency is a global embarrassment appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Keysight Technologies Recognized for Supplier Excellence by Texas Instruments

3BL Media

SOURCE: Keysight Technologies. DESCRIPTION: SANTA ROSA, Calif., June 9, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced the company has received a 2021 Supplier Excellence Award from Texas Instruments (TI), as part of its annual supplier awards program and their highest level of supplier recognition.

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NSW to spend $1.2 billion fast-tracking transmission and energy storage to unlock REZs

Renew Economy

NSW establishes a new $1.2 billion investment facility to fast track the construction of transmission infrastructure for the states' REZs. The post NSW to spend $1.2 billion fast-tracking transmission and energy storage to unlock REZs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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E-Flex: The Role of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology in a Sustainable Future

3BL Media

By Alexis Raymond. SOURCE: Cisco Systems Inc. DESCRIPTION: We can’t control time, but we can control how we fill it. Everything we do today, every hour, every minute, every second, will shape what we can do tomorrow. So, if we want to see electric vehicles reach their full potential in the future we need to change the way we use them now, starting with the energy that powers them.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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Energy crisis: Government has been thinking about batteries the wrong way

Renew Economy

We have to start thinking about batteries in completely new ways. They aren’t just our backstop insurance policy, they are the pathway to energy independence and a decarbonised economy. The post Energy crisis: Government has been thinking about batteries the wrong way appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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See How Medtronic Employees Are Advancing Sustainability

3BL Media

The Environmental Action Group is a thriving resource for employees with a shared passion for the environment. SOURCE: Medtronic. DESCRIPTION: When Shona Kamps first looked to get involved with sustainability efforts at Medtronic, she discovered there wasn’t a central group to connect employees with a shared passion for the environment. In response, she joined with colleagues to start a global group from scratch, and the Medtronic Environmental Action Group (EAG) was born.

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Energy Transformed Podcast: The future of energy systems – digital and data challenges

Renew Economy

In our third Energy Transformed podcast we look at the data and digitisation challenges emerging from energy transition and whether current laws are fit for purpose. The post Energy Transformed Podcast: The future of energy systems – digital and data challenges appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Essity's Journey to Net Zero: Fossil Fuel Free Production

3BL Media

SOURCE: Essity. DESCRIPTION: Going fossil free in an industry that is traditionally energy intensive is one of our most important and challenging tasks in becoming net zero emitters by 2050. To achieve this, we are committed to redefining the standards of the industry and investing in breakthrough technology. Investing in decarbonization A transition to renewable fuels requires alternatives that are not available at scale today.

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Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?

Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op

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Google and Unilever among firms testing new framework for carbon credit claims

GreenBiz

Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity initiative and U.K. government launch new draft code of practice for carbon offset projects.

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Truist's 2021 ESG and CSR Report Highlights Progress, Community Care Across Financial Inclusion, DEI, and Climate Priorities

3BL Media

SOURCE: Truist. DESCRIPTION: CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 9, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today released its 2021 ESG and CSR Report, highlighting the company's steadfast commitment to enhancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts for all Truist stakeholders. "Our latest ESG and CSR Report reflects Truist's purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities and our commitment to caring for our stakeholders a

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Tesla opens orders for Model Y in Australia, with cars in every show room

Renew Economy

The Tesla Model Y electric crossover has finally gone on sale in Australia, after a long two year wait. Specs confirmed. The post Tesla opens orders for Model Y in Australia, with cars in every show room appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Committed innovators: How masters of essentials outperform

McKinsey Sustainabilty

New research shows that innovation leaders are rapidly ascending beyond their peers by comprehensively committing themselves to delivering net new growth at scale.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

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Defense Department picks BWXT to build 1st US advanced nuclear microreactor, with 2024 delivery

Utiliity Dive

The 1-MW to 5-MW reactor will be tested at the Idaho National Laboratory and has been dubbed “Project Pele” by the U.S. Department of Defense.

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Black representation in the beauty industry

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Black beauty consumers and brands face deep challenges when it comes to equity. Removing those barriers can lead to greater opportunity for everyone in the industry.

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Crestwood Publishes 2021 Sustainability Report Highlighting Authentic ESG Progression and Continued Midstream Leadership

3BL Media

SOURCE: 3BL Alerts. DESCRIPTION: Crestwood Equity Partners LP (NYSE: CEQP) announced today the publication of its 2021 sustainability report, furthering its commitment to lead the MLP midstream industry in sustainability. The report, entitled Real Change. In Real Time. , provides enhanced transparency on Crestwood’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, including details on how the company met its ESG goals, including its methane emissions intensity rate, and diversity, equity

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RE+ Events Sets International Focus on Egypt, Partners with Egytec

Alternative Energy Mag

Desert-Tec focused on renewable energy in Egypt, part of the 7igears event.

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.